Head of Category - Softlines

Role TitleHead of Category - SoftlinesNorth West/ Buckinhamshire (option of some home working)£65-85k depending on level of experience + bonus + benefits

Role ProfileOur client, an award-winning branded supplier, is looking to appoint a Head of Category to lead their Softlines category. You will have a solid understanding of the sourcing and manufacturing of softlines, factory guidelines and QA in order to drive a commercial and creative product category forward. You will have a genuine passion for this product area (bags, hats, scarves, gloves, umbrellas etc.) in order to identify key trends, working on innovative and unique products to drive the category forward. You will be experienced in managing the end-to-end process from conception through to customer shelf, be customer focused and commercially aware. You will be an aspirational role model in order to manage, motivate and drive the team in order to deliver creative products on time in line with the business-critical trading calendar. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and dynamic business that still retains its entrepreneurial spirit with exciting plans for further growth! The business plans to open an office in the Buckinghamshire area later this year, therefore candidates from the South have the option to work approx 3 days in the North West office along with home working until this time.

Responsibilities

Devising the long-term development strategy for the Softlines category

Identifying new specialised manufacturing vendors, building on existing key relationships to develop a strategic and commercial range

Determining the positioning of a product category to maximize visibility

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